Catholic
Education
The Connelly Foundation invests in Catholic education and is committed to the goal that all families interested in a Catholic education should have access to the high-quality school of their choosing and ongoing support to help their children thrive academically, discover their passions, and become productive citizens in a democracy.
By the numbers
Archdiocese of Philadelphia National Ranking by Size
Number of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Total Student Enrollment in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Connelly Foundation Investment in Catholic Education since 1955
Areas we fund
Academic Quality
School-centered projects designed to improve or enhance programs that directly impact the academic experiences of students in Catholic schools. This includes programs related to core academic subjects, curriculum, academic interventions, student developmental and social-emotional needs, faith formation, and school-based enrichment opportunities.
Strategy & Sustainability
Efforts to address school health and financial viability, with significant focus on strategic planning, enrollment and marketing efforts, capital projects, and programs to support institutional advancement.
Talent
Investments in school and system–level staff, including leadership development programs and professional development programs for teachers.
Access & Opportunity
Programs that increase the accessibility of high-quality Catholic education, primarily through the Neumann Scholars Program and Josephine C. Connelly Achievement Awards, as well as efforts to support school choice initiatives.
Catholic Education Programs
Scholarships
Our existing scholarship program - the Neumann Scholars Program and the Josephine C. Connelly Achievement Awards - both serve to increase the accessibility of a high-quality Catholic education for students in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Initiatives
Our initiatives help to develop school leaders, support school- and system-level programs, and enhance a strong core curriculum within Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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